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Rail talks aim at better services
A rail operator has announced today plans for train companies, passengers and local authorities to be involved in providing a better train service for the future. Railtrack has pledged to examine ways on how to improve journeys across the trans-Pennine
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Sacked 'because wife joined rival'
A man sacked after his wife left the firm where both worked to join a rival is now fighting to get his own job back. Matthew Pickard, 26, claims he has been caught in crossfire between Keighley firm Hattersley Narrow Fabrics and Dandy UK, which set up
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Wine bar delight at late opening
An Ilkley wine bar boss was popping the bubbly today after councillors gave the go-ahead to his controversial plans to stay open into the early hours. Tubby Wadlow's will now be able to stay open until 1.30am despite fears from residents and Ilkley Civic
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Parachute fails on Chris's first freefall
A man making his first parachute jump had a terrifying mid-air fright when his main chute failed to open. Chris Swift, from Stockbridge, was taking part in a freefall tandem parachute jump in aid of charity when the main chute became entangled and didn't
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'I thought I would die'
A businessman thought he would die when two men burst into his Bradford office and beat him with a hammer in a savage St Valentine's Day attack. Demolition contractor Bill Reidy told Bradford Crown Court that he used pieces of office furniture in a desperate
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Phillip Woodrow: Business Sense
Data protection is an emotive issue and one which has generated much debate. Almost without exception people agree that there must be safeguards in place to protect the rights of the individual - hence the 1984 Data Protection Act. However, in a bid to
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Doidge is back to boost title challenge
Local Cricket: Farsley's Bradford League championship challenge receives a boost tomorrow with the return of influential skipper Matthew Doidge. It has been a remarkable feature of recent weeks that Farsley have been able to maintain their title bid without
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Elliott's sights set firmly on Saints
Matthew Elliott is fixing all his attentions on Sunday's top five showdown at St Helens and refusing to be distracted by continued speculation over the future of his overseas contingent. Despite no official confirmation from Odsal there are strong indications
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£1.3m! City smash transfer record
Bradford City's £1.3 million record signing Isaiah Rankin has today revealed he turned down an appeal from Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to stay in London before moving to Valley Parade. The 20-year-old Gunners starlet has signed a five-year deal with
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Return of the Goths
Simon Ashberry previews a festival featuring music that has its roots in Bradford. Just when you thought it was safe to come out again - Goth is back. And the black eyeliner will be out in force when Bradford hosts a two-day Gothic rock and industrial
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Following in Olivier's steps
Jim Greenhalf talks to Jonathan Hall, Bradford teacher and acclaimed playwright, who has just completed his second stint with the National Theatre. 'Pity I didn't ring you earlier, when I saw Maureen Lipman eating chips," Jonathan Hall said, walking between
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Rugby players get the chance to be champs
Coaches for Superleague champions Bradford Bulls knew where to come to pick a handful of rugby players to attend a sports course - Bierley. Ten lucky youngsters got the chance to go on a rugby weekend training programme after being selected by coaches
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Road where children 'are dicing with death'
A shopkeeper is demanding improved road safety measures on a Wyke road where he says "an accident is waiting to happen.'' Lee Roberts hopes his campaign and petition for a zebra crossing on Towngate will benefit the community who endure a daily battle
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Making a drama from everyday life
Young people are making a gritty drama out of reality this summer in an innovative Bradford police scheme. Odsal police's Alhambra 98 project sees students acting out problems such as sexual abuse, drugs and bullying. Past participants of the scheme -
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Study will eye up old folks
Pensioners in Bradford are lining up to take part in pioneering research which involves them having a laser beam shone into their eye. Optometry experts at the city's university are conducting a study to determine the root cause of why eyesight tends
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Team is named in medical 'Oscars'
A health team which has pioneered major improvements in care for women in Bradford has been shortlisted for an award in the medical equivalent of the Oscars. The 13-strong group of hospital doctors, nurses and GPs set up the first direct access outpatient
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Anger as mum is told she's a thief
Mother-of-three Gillian Hird saw red when she received a catalogue from cash and carry firm Tradex - containing a claim she was a thief. The 29-year-old couldn't believe her eyes when she read her name and address on the package - and then the words "
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Now beanz meanz bucks
Bye Bye Teletubbies - and Eh Oh, Beanie Babies! The latest toy cult has arrived in Bradford and is already holding Mums and Dads across the district to ransom. Youngsters, and adults, are already going mad for Beanie Babies, the latest phenomenon to cross
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Stike averted as bus deal agreed
Bus drivers have voted two to one against striking over pay and conditions after they were balloted by their union. Bradford faced a one-day strike today if 400 members of the Transport and General Workers' Union had chosen to reject an improved offer
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Beerly beloved!
A new mission has been launched to turn a traditional working men's club into Bradford's first Christian pub. Supporters have put in a bid to buy the Bradford City Band Club, in New Otley Road, Bradford. A company has been formed entitled the Bradford
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Gas firm gives car to help fight burglars
Big business has teamed up with the police to help tackle crime in the Wharfe valley and Aireborough. And burglary victims area are set to receive a speedier service thanks to the sponsorship package agreed between Weetwood Police and British Gas Home
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Big name may be in store at centre
A convenience store could move into a new unit at a shopping centre proposed for the derelict site of the former Savoy Cinema in Cleckheaton. The owners, Berkshire-based developers Bastion House, are in talks with an unnamed High Street chain about opening
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News of shop sale brings JOY to charity
A Shipley charity which has delivered aid to thousands of homeless Romanian flood victims may itself be forced to find a new home. A shop operated by Jubilee Outreach Yorkshire at 2, Kirkgate, Shipley, has been put up for sale by Ilkley-based property
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Can you help put someone in a job?
More businesses are needed to help train thousands of young people in Bradford. A new programme to boost career opportunities for 16 to 24 year olds and reduce dole queues has been launched by the Bradford and District Training and Enterprise Council.
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Drinks are on winning Carol
Golf: The drinks should have been on Carol Firth last night after she won the Bradford ladies championship at West Bowling. But the 29-year-old Bingley St Ives ladies captain, who works behind the bar at her own club, was able to take a well deserved
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Hoggard suffers as Lancashire go for runs
Left-arm swing bowler Paul Hutchison claimed an early wicket for Yorkshire in the Roses match at Headingley today. But Lancashire still got off to a rapid start after winning the toss and deciding to bat first on a humid and overcast morning. Matthew
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United's star trio ruled out of battle with Boro
Leeds United prepare to kick off the new season against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium tomorrow without three of their most influential players. Last season's leading scorer Jimmy Flloyd-Hasselbaink and Norwegian midfield ace Gunnar Halle are
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Away with the bad old habits
Paul Jewell is determined his new-look Bradford City side will banish their away day blues this season, starting at Watford tomorrow. The Bantams had one of the worst away records in the First Division last season winning just four games on their travels
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'He could be the new King Cole'
Bradford City manager Paul Jewell is hoping his new record signing Isaiah Rankin will have a similar impact to England striker Andy Cole. His £1.3m fee smashes the existing club record £1 million fee which brought Lee Mills to Valley Parade just seven
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Cheers to church venture
The Christian Church is frequently accused of being stuck in a rut and lacking imagination when it comes to ways of getting its message across. The congregations of many traditional churches are dwindling as people either drift away entirely or shift
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Nick Oldham: Rights and Wrongs
Householders are being urged to take care when they get visits from firms or individuals offering to repair their driveway. The warning comes after Great Horton resident Riasat Ali answered the door to a man who said he could resurface his driveway for
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Did John's killers abandon their car?
Detectives today appealed for information about a stolen car they believe was used by the killers of Pudsey pensioner John Nutter. The stolen dark blue-green Volvo car, registration L230 RWT was abandoned in Birklea Street, West Bowling, Bradford, about
